ask

1. ask (verb) — sense 1

Definition: To request or petition.: To request (information, or an answer to a question).

Example: I asked her age.

Concept: Просьба

Polarities of the concept

2. ask (verb) — sense 2

Definition: To request or petition.: To request or enquire of (a person).

Example: I asked her (for) her age.

3. ask (verb) — sense 3

Definition: To request or petition.: To request (an item or service) (see also ask for).

Example: to ask for a second helping at dinner

4. ask (noun) — sense 4

Definition: An act or instance of asking.

Example: To ask for a gift is a privilege, a wonderful expression of commitment to and ownership of the organization. Getting a yes to an ask can be a rush, but asking for the gift can and should be just as rewarding.

5. ask (noun) — sense 5

Definition: Something asked or asked for.

Example: I know this is a big ask, but …

6. ask (noun) — sense 6

Definition: An asking price.

Example: The buy prices are a bit higher than the sell prices; the difference between the buy/sell is called bid/ask spread. If you are selling a stock, you’ll get the bid price; if you are buying a stock, you’ll get the ask price.